About

Laura was born in the hilly countryside of Central Italy but, thanks to her Brazilian heritage, she grew up traveling back and forth to the breathing heart of the world, the Amazon. Despite her connection to nature from her early years, it wasn’t until 2019, during a gap year in New Zealand, that she found out her love for hiking. Immersed in the breathtaking landscapes of Aotearoa, she tackled her first multi-day hikes and even completed the South Island section of the Te Araroa trail. Since then, she kept on exploring the great outdoors, hiking across Australia, Southeast Asia, and Italy.

Recently, Laura has discovered a passion for bikepacking and hopes to combine cycling and hiking in her future adventures. You can follow her adventures on @basti.onthemove.